The system certifies a local protected area, which in turn must establish a network of local business actors, operating in the tourist sector. Pan Parks Foundation hsa 5 key principles aiming to ensure high standards of management for both, conservation and sustainable development and the existence of a wilderness area without human intervention. They are:

Natural values

Habitat management

Visitor management

Sustainable tourism development

Tourism business partners

At the local level, the certified protected areas are free to establish their own certification system for their business partners, in order to ensure that they are working in harmony with the park management towards implementing a common Sustainable Tourism Strategy.

Verification of the protected area, its Sustainable Tourism Strategy and the local business partners.

5-year cycle

Target groups

Size:

Activity sectors:

Protected areas & local business partners

SMEs working in tourism

International tour operators

NGOs

Corporate sector

Green Ideas For Tourism for Europe, agreement n. 2015-1-BG01-KA202-014314 is an Erasmus+ project.
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